Cultural diversity
Religion
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Racecourse, accounting for 27.3% (50 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Racecourse - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Racecourse in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Racecourse, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+5.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+2.4pp
Baptist
+8
+4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Racecourse. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 50 | 27.3% | 36.6% | 25 | 14.6% | 23.6% | +25 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 49 | 26.8% | 23.6% | 50 | 29.2% | 28.0% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 16 | 9.4% | 16.3% | +12 | +5.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 8.2% | 2.6% | 10 | 5.8% | 2.7% | +5 | +2.4pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 6.0% | 0.9% | 3 | 1.8% | 1.0% | +8 | +4.2pp |
| Total | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.